Friday, April 9, 2010

As a home owner, I found out really quick that the project list has become more of an encyclopedia (as I'm sure most of you know). I'm in the process of finishing a bedroom, which is when I realized I was in need of some wall art. So, I started thumbing around and found myself in the closet going through old clothes. In return I came up with these textile pieces.

Materials: scissors, staple gun, old shirts and a canvas (which I bought at hobby lobby 50% off) or you could make your own which is normally the cheaper route. The first thing you'll want to do is find a shirt to fit the canvas you want to use. My canvas is 12X12 so almost any size shirt will do and the graphics will fit nicely. I am using a medium on this particular project.

Begin by cutting your material at the seam and placing it on the canvas in preparation for permanent placement.

Next pull the fabric tight around all edges and use a staple gun to secure it. I like to start at the sides and finish with the bottom. Once the fabric is tight, tuck in any remaining fabric between the canvas and the wood.

For an added touch, I chose to use chip board numbers and an old beaded necklace. I printed some patterns on cardstock from a book I have: The Repro Depot Pattern Book

Trace the number backwards on the backside of the printed paper, cut it out and apply it to the chip board using mod podge.

I used a hot glue gun to apply the number and the beaded necklace.

Some other fun ideas could be old flags, table cloths, place mats, shower curtains and well you get the idea!

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This is a fabulous idea, Jessica! I love it! So creative. That one with the ruffle down the middle is my favorite! : ) Also, I love the necklace and the moose. I guess I just love it all. The numbers are great too. I can never get enough polka-dots! So clever!